Research Scientist I

Health Research Incorporated • Albany, NY

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Scientist I will support the statewide coordination and analysis of surveillance data for the New York State Medical Monitoring Project (MMP). MMP produces nationally and locally representative data that provide information about behaviors, clinical outcomes, and quality of care for adults with diagnosed HIV infection. The incumbent will be responsible for MMP data maintenance, monitoring, quality assurance, training and report development; participating in data collection and recruitment activities for sampled participants; contributing toward the development and implementation of research studies, data analyses, summarize results, and disseminating findings via reports and data products including peer-reviewed manuscripts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of research experience; or Master’s degree in related field and one year of such experience.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of HIV/AIDS public health principles and related services.
• Working knowledge of public health surveillance systems; data management experience.
• Demonstrated methodological and analytical skills with proficiency in statistical programs (e.g., SAS).
• Experience using Microsoft software (Excel, Access).
• Experience working with confidential data and large, population-based or health related data.
• Experience conducting comprehensive literature reviews.
• Experience preparing presentations and manuscripts for publication.
• Graduate degree in Epidemiology or another Public Health field.

Responsibilities

• Support the statewide coordination and analysis of surveillance data for the New York State Medical Monitoring Project (MMP).
• Responsible for MMP data maintenance, monitoring, quality assurance, training and report development.
• Participate in data collection and recruitment activities for sampled participants.
• Contribute toward the development and implementation of research studies.
• Conduct data analyses, summarize results, and disseminate findings via reports and data products including peer-reviewed manuscripts.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level